Tis’ the season! It’s that time of year when everyone is out and about and socializing with family and friends. There are all kinds of different parties, and one that has become popular over the years is the ugly sweater party. Well, depending out your friend group, you might want to pull out one of these. If you know what to search, you can find some racy ugly sweaters, guaranteed to either make you laugh, or leave you with a moment of “shock and awe.”
What is an “ugly sweater?”
Ugly sweaters are basically tops that are worn during the holiday season. Most have some type of Christmas theme and can be best described as: loud, gaudy, tacky, and yes ugly. Think anything your would be embarrassed to wear out of the house any other time of the year. Fun fact about ugly sweaters: Christmas sweaters in general were first mass manufactured under the name “Jingle Bell Sweaters.”
Iconic movie ugly sweaters
Some of the most iconic ugly sweaters are on television and in movies. You can see a classic in the movie Bridget Jones’ Diary with Renee Zellweger. Her childhood friend played by Colin Firth wears a massive reindeer one. In the very first episode of Modern Family, they were all wearing them on a call to grandma. Also: Love Actually, Santa Clause 2, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Step Brothers, and more.
The evolution of the ugly sweater
While it may have started with a Christmas theme, the ugly sweater has now taken over other areas. While they may still be Christmas themed, other holidays have gotten into the fun. You can also find Ugly Hanukkah sweaters, ugly Kwanzaa sweaters, and even pop culture sweaters. You can find anything from Harry Potter house sweaters, to your favorite movies and TV shows, and music artists.
